Key Indiana lawmaker David Long seeks to limit federal spending through constitutional amendment

12:18 PM,
Feb. 14, 2013

Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne.

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Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore David Long today said he would ask two-thirds of states to approve a U.S. Constitutional amendment that would limit federal spending and could roll back the Affordable Care Act.

"I believe in the Constitution and I don't think it's being followed the way it was intended," he said. "And we ought to do something about it."

Long's plan is a long shot that will appeal to his base. He will ask two-thirds of states to approve a U.S. Constitutional amendment to limit the commerce clause and taxing authority of the U.S. Government. ...